Fountain Creek
Coverage of Fountain Creek in the Nexus archive.
- South 8th Street construction continues during Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo week
South 8th Street construction in Colorado Springs continues during the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo week, causing traffic delays as crews replace a water main and upgrade infrastructure. The project, managed by Colorado Springs Utilities, includes bridge repairs, drainage improvements, and sidewalk additions, with officials urging attendees to use alternate routes to avoid disruptions.
- Repaving of Southmoor Drive in Fountain nearly complete; six-year closure to end soon
Repaving of Southmoor Drive in Fountain, Colorado, is nearly complete after a six-year closure due to erosion concerns. The city allocated $450,000 for the project, which includes recycled asphalt to reduce costs, and the street is expected to reopen before the 4th of July. The closure, from 2020, affected the neighborhood and local businesses, but residents like Tracee Spencer of American Legion Post 38 welcome the impending reopening.